CrossStitcher is the UK’s best-selling crafts magazine. Each issue is packed with inspirational cross stitch designs and exciting new ideas that will help you make the most of this wonderfully relaxing and rewarding hobby. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies.
MAKES of the month • Use our chart and instructions to create your Milly Molly Mouse doll, then turn the page for how to make her a little wardrobe!
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Squeak ’n’ Chic • Let your Milly Molly Mouse accessor-mice in style with a wardrobe of mini outfits for her to try on!
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Welcome • The more thread shades, the merrier…
BOOK OF THE MONTH!
Out there • Every month we showcase the latest high street trends, new ideas and inspiring personalities for today’s stylish cross stitcher
FIRM FAVOURITES: ANGELA PRESSLEY • Designers share with us their top stitching essentials
TREND SPOTTING
STITCHING WITH JULIAN • Julian Odessa gives words of wisdom on how to flourish when stitching or in life, this time pondering the best way to plan out the years ahead
CRAFTY BOOKSHELF • Read on to find out our favourite new books for stitchers this month…
SENSATIONAL SPRING OFFERS! • Up to half price deals on some items while stocks last! Take advantage of our exclusive offers today…
CALENDAR SAL • Welcome to our Calendar Stitch-A-Long! Make a date with us to stitch a new month each issue until you have a whole year of designs
SPRING SUNRISE • Bright eyed and alert – our spring hare is surrounded by blossom, and makes a beautiful way to celebrate the season
Hoppy Easter • We’ve some bunnies to love for Easter – hop to it and stitch and send some to friends and family this year!
Light Waves • Steer your stitching to the high seas and create our lampshade featuring life on the ocean waves
In My Hoop… • US reader Julie Mudd has been cross stitching for over 35 years! During the pandemic, Julie started a stitching group which now has over 80 members…
needle & notions • Your stitching, top tips, online chat and more!
OVER TO YOU… • We asked our fans on Facebook, “What type of design do you turn to when you are feeling stressed?”
April SHOWERS • Splish, splosh! The joy of splashing through raindrops is captured perfectly in our charming scene
COCKTAIL OF COLOUR • Use Coloris variegated threads to create two colourful coasters that both make for a mindful, relaxing stitch
PAWFECT PORTRAIT • Create your own ‘Pup-casso!’ with our colourful canine, worked without backstitch to keep things simple
MANE MAGIC • A great gift for any unicorn fans you know, our magical creature is created using rainbow threads for the mane and tail, with extra-sparkle from metallics
LettEr LIBRARY BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS • We’re all of a flutter with both beautiful butterflies and magnificent moths featuring in our alphabet this month!
An interview with… Miesje Chafer • We chat to needlepoint designer and master of many artistic endeavours, Miesje Chafer, about her passions and her company, Threadbear Kits
COUNTING SHEEP • Work on a pre-punched 4 count cushion to whip up a flock of sheep to add a cosy touch to your home
CREATE A CLASSIC: Goodwood Poster • Here’s a poster that can take pole position on your wall! With a nostalgic touch, this design will have you wanting to race to the finish line!
Ready, Steady, Stitch • We’ve challenged three designers to use only the...